Monthly Archives: May 2014

Cheap upgrade for a car, add at temp gauge

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple upgrade, basically get one of those cheap digital temp displays and run the probe outside the car.  Now if it was wired into the car power I would be even more impressed. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-Your-Old-Car/

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Xerox did 5% less sofar, but its not that bad

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox quarter profits for 1st quarter of 2014 where down 5% from last year, but the stock market was expecting it to be worst.  So I guess it wasn’t too bad? http://www.zdnet.com/xerox-cuts-outlook-as-business-expansion-costs-run-high-7000028637/

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Xerox Debt Management problem

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently something else Xerox inherited from ACS, bad management of Student Loan Debt. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/03/13/gao-cites-serious-weaknesses-federal-oversight-debt-management-system

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Forgot this one, Xerox maybe Fined in Nevada

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

From a few weeks ago, but it was recommended that Xerox be fined for the Healthcare mess in Nevada. http://lasvegas.cbslocal.com/2014/04/17/health-exchange-audit-cites-xerox/  

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3 Exec’s dump Stock at Xerox

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that points out 3 top exec’s at Xerox, including the CEO (over 20% dump) sold off a bunch of stock.  Perhaps they are all buying new houses? http://seekingalpha.com/article/2183173-xerox-3-different-insiders-have-sold-shares-during-the-last-30-days  

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Xerox taking over Parking meters in Indianapolis

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

There must be some money to be made in doing the parking meter business.  Perhaps more so in tickets…. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-indianapolis-modernize-parking-to-help-motorists-pay-meters-with-ease-improve-city-infrastructure-2014-04-24

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You too can mess with Traffic

Posted on May 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article about how insecure our traffic infrastructure is.  After reading it, makes me wonder why criminals haven’t used to for getaways. http://www.wired.com/2014/04/traffic-lights-hacking/

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This article about sums up Coding in Large Companies

Posted on May 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

I found this article a good read and hits sometimes really close to home, especially in large companies. http://gizmodo.com/programming-sucks-why-a-job-in-coding-is-absolute-hell-1570227192?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Encrypted channel for HAM radio

Posted on May 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

This was an interesting article about AirChat, a program to encrypt data over HAM radio.  Bit slow way of doing things, but its a different medium that may not be noticed by governments and can travel long distances.  My “HAM” … Continue reading →

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Make a USB powered LED Plant Light

Posted on May 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

So do you work in a dungeon and want to grow some plants around you.  Here is an interesting solution for you.  You can build your own USB based LED grow light. Project looks interesting, not so sure if I … Continue reading →

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